Computer vision syndrome is common in today's digital world because we spend more time in gadgets such as computer, smartphones, tablets, and this cause the computer vision syndrome.
Based on studies, the average adult spends 7 hrs on a computer. Digital eye strain is also called Computer vision Syndrome (CVS). Read more
Let’s start by asking ourselves, how many hours do we spend looking at computer screens and mobile phones?
(One should definitely consider cutting the use of digital devices in daily life to ensure better eye health.
)To counter the impact of blue light coming from the digital sources one has to take certain anticipatory steps in daily life.
In today’s time, digital platforms have become an indispensable part of life because every task is done on the internet, documentation work on excel, word or power-point when it comes to office jobs.
Most of the working population spends the majority of hours of the day working on their desktops.
For example, if you work for 2 hours, make sure you take time off the computer screen every half hour.You can use these breaks for taking a stroll on the terrace, having a short chat with a colleague over a cup of coffee, move around and have water.
The break should be well utilized off the screens!Avoid using digital devices during the night hoursIt is very important to keep a good track of sleep; by keeping the pattern of sleep intact one can ensure good health personally as well as professionally.
Protecting the eyes against the harms caused by laptop & mobile screen is a prime concern of modern techies.Optical market of India is flooded with millions of computer glasses.
Unfortunately most of them do not do what they are supposed to do.Blue light blocking is a key function of computer glasses.Mainly there are 2 types of blue light blocking glasses:-1) Clear Lenses - they are cystalline or non colored2) Amber Lenses - they appear orange in color.When people visit the optical shop, most of the people are unaware about what to purchase.
Most of the buyers often ask the optician whether they should go for amber lens or clear lens.Basically they want to know which lens type blocks more blue light.Guess what.
They end up buying a pair of glasses which does not block even 20% blue light.
This usually happens when they opt for eyeglasses with clear lenses.
Few years back, a research was conducted at University of Toledo which concluded that 'Amber lenses' significantly block the blue light and improve sleep quality.